Assam: Junior Engineer in Kokrajhar Held Red-Handed for Taking Bribe

In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, apprehended Nekibuz Zaman, a Junior Engineer of the Fakiragram Municipal Board, Kokrajhar, while accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 in his office.

According to officials, Zaman had allegedly demanded the bribe from a complainant in exchange for granting permission to renovate a shop. Acting on the complaint, the anti-corruption team set up a trap and caught him red-handed while receiving the illegal gratification.

The Directorate has reiterated its commitment to eradicating corruption from public offices in Assam and assured strict action against the accused.

Today @DIR_VAC_ASSAM trapped red handed Nekibuz Zaman, Jr. Engineer, Fakiragram Municipal Board, Kokrajhar after he accepted Rs.10000/- bribe in his office from the complainant in lieu of permission for renovation of Shop.@CMOfficeAssam @assampolice @HardiSpeaks@surendrakr_ips

— Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam (@DIR_VAC_ASSAM) March 26, 2025

Further investigations are underway.